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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.73, 36,022.92 and 9,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.73, 36,022.92 and 9,220.65 is: 13,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.73 : 36,022.92 = 9,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.73/36,022.92 = 9,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.73x = 36,022.92 × 9,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.73x = 332,154,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,154,737.30/24,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.02

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